Which outcome occurs when a two-stroke engine piston ring loses tension and sealing against the cylinder wall?

💡 Explanation

When piston ring tension is lost, blow-by occurs because combustion gases leak past the piston, reducing compression and allowing oil to enter the combustion chamber. Therefore reduced power and exhaust smoke result, rather than pre-ignition, fuel starvation, or coolant boiling that depend on other engine failures.

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